Ken Runion on the Murley Matter |
This was a matter which was handled before Mark Grimm or Warren Redlich were elected to the Guilderland Town Board. Two years ago, a department head came to Ken Runion and raised some serious allegations against the former Guilderland Chief of Police. The following day, Ken Runion placed him on administrative leave so that the allegations could be properly investigated. There was no inaction as alleged by Mark Grimm and Warren Redlich. After a brief investigation, the town filed disciplinary charges and the former Guilderland Chief of Police resigned.
As the town did not have the ability to investigate the criminal issues, Ken Runion immediately sought the help of the State Police and the Albany County District Attorney's Office. This was not a simple matter. The State Police and District Attorney investigation took two years to complete. Justice has been served, the former Chief of Police lost his job, and the case is closed.
Mr. Grimm and Mr. Redlich claim that the former Chief of Police received his pension. Pensions are protected by the New York State Constitution and cannot be taken away or denied by the Town. Mr. Redlich is supposed to be a lawyer, and should know better than making such an unfounded allegation.
It is confusing as to why Mr. Grimm and Mr. Redlich are bringing Debra Murley into this matter. She had nothing to do with the conduct of the former Chief of Police. It is distasteful for Mr. Grimm and Mr. Redlich to attack her for the actions of a family member.
Mr. Grimm and Mr. Redlich have also posted the personal information and deposition about one of the victims in the Murley case. Our town policies call for us to maintain the confidentiality of victims. Unfortunately, Mr. Grimm and Mr. Redlich do not abide by town rules, regulations or policies, i.e. Mr. Grimm operating a business out of his home without town permits, and Mr. Redlich representing clients in town court. What Mr. Grimm and Mr. Redlich have done is to make every person in Town Hall fearful and unwilling to file a complaint in the future out of concern that personal information will be released to the public.
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